1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Recognition of Visitors
   • Mark Eilers: Present
   • Nicole Nelson: Absent
   • Lydia Tonoyan: Present
   • Natalya Johnson: Present
   • Peter Keller: Present
   • Yelena Hardcopf, Executive Director, ex officio board member
   • Visitors: Mary Moen
2. Conflict of interest check
   There is no conflict of interest.
3. Approval of the Agenda for this meeting
   Board chair proposed to add an amendment to the agenda: New Business item 8.5, a stipend for Yelena Hardcopf for extra duties over the past school year.

   Motion to approve the amended agenda
   Motion by: Peter Keller
   Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
   4-0-0 (all in favor)

4. Read the Nasha Shkola Mission and Vision
   Mission: Nasha Shkola aspires to be a multi-cultural charter school committed to exceptional education in all areas of academic inquiry with an emphasis on Russian Language and Culture, providing structured and responsive learning environment based upon educational best practices for all students and their families.
   Vision: To be an academically rigorous school preparing students for continued success as motivated learners and global citizens.
5. Reports
   1. Reports
      1. Executive Director Report
         • Leadership Team will meet in the summer to analize academic performance and improvement plan
         • Groves Academy – early literacy reading curriculum for grades K-3. This will not substitute the current use of the Core Knowledge curriculum but will enhance reading literacy component. Teachers and admin will meet to discuss its adoption.
         • Enrollment update: former students were informed about the school move to Brooklyn Park. Some former students will be coming back to Nasha Shkola next school year.
         • School materials have been packed and stored in containers. School office, curriculum, and fragile materials have been moved into the building in Brooklyn Park.
         • Custodians have been working to clean the school building in Golden Valley. Minor repairs are completed for the inspection on June 30.
      2. Annual election results
         The following candidates have been elected:
         • Nicole Nelson, community (3 year term)
         • Natalya Johnson, teacher (3-year term)
         • Mary Moen, teacher (2-year term)

           Election ballot results will be presented at the next board meeting. The candidates will be seated at the next board meeting.

      3. Financial Report – May 2023
         • Fund 1
           • As of May 31, 2023 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $1,605,158 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 95% of its current budgeted amount.
           • As of May 31, 2023 the school has expended in Fund 01 $1,610,423 which is 85% of its current budgeted expense.
           • NS ended May 2023 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 01 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($5,265).
         • Fund 2
           • As of May 31, 2023 the school has received in Fund 02 a total of $26,204 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 39% of its current budgeted amount.
           • As of May 31, 2023 the school has expended in Fund 02 $54,762 which is 82% of its current budgeted expense.
           • NS ended May 2023 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($28,558).
         • NS had a total cash balance of $491,491 at the end of May 2023 reflected across all funds.
         • NS had a balance of $5,474 in accounts receivable at May 31, 2023.
         • There was a balance of $68,042 in current liabilities for general accounts payable and payroll liabilities at May 31, 2023.
6.  Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes of May 16, 2023 Board meeting
   2. Special Meeting June 15, 2023 Meeting Minutes
   3. Special Meeting June 20, 2023 Meeting Minutes
   4. Financials May, 2023

      Motion to approve all consent agenda items
      Motion by: Peter Keller
      Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
      4-0-0 (all in favor)

7. Old Business
   1. IQS contract renewal
      IQS has approved a 5-year contract.
   2. Planning 23-24
      • Enrollment & staffing
      • Budget 23-24

        Motion to adopt the Proposed 2023 – 2024 Budget
        Motion by: Peter Keller
        Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
        4-0-0 (all in favor)

      • Contractors & Vendors
        • NorthStar Bus: negotiations and other transportation possibilities are being considered
        • Insurance- health insurance plan is being updated which will include a lower deductible with Health Partners.
      • Lease Aid application FY23 (Board Directrs Assurances need to be signed)
8. New Business
   1. Review and update board policies:
      1. Policy 5.1.1 Admissions Policy with Lottery

         Motion to adopt Policy 5.1.1
         Motion by: Peter Keller
         Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
         4-0-0 (all in favor

   2. IOwA (Identified Official with Authority) designation for 23-24

      The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires that school districts annually designate an Identified Official with Authority to comply with the MNIT Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard which states that all user access rights to Minnesota state systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will assign job duties and authorize external user’s access to MDE secure systems for their local education agency (LEA). The Board recommends to authorize Yelena Hardcopf to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) and add name to act as the IOwA to add and remove names only for Nasha Shkola Charter school 4208-07

      Motion to appoint Yelena Hardcopf to be the designated IOwA for 2023-2024.
      Motion by: Lydia Tonoyan
      Seconded by: Peter Keller
      4-0-0 (all in favor)

   3. School Satisfaction Survey results (Paretns and Students)
      Parent survey: 30% of families completed the survey. Most families are of elementary grade students. Survey show high level of satisfaction with school.
      Students: 100% of students in grades 5-8.
   4. Board training
      Required training in the areas of fiance and governance will be offered to the board members in person (IQS conference in August). Online training reqources are also available.
   5. Stipend for director, Yelena Hardcopf

      Board chair moved to grant $10,000 to Yelena Hardcopf for instructional teaching time this school year in multiple subject areas in addition to her duties as director of Nasha Shkola.
      Motion by: Mark Eilers
      Seconded by: Peter Keller
      4-0-0 (all in favor)

9. Adjourn
   Motion to adjourn
   Motion by: Lydia Tonoyan
   Seconded by: Peter Keller
   4-0-0 (all in favor)

Next Board Meeting:
The Nasha Shkola Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM.
The Finance Committee meets at 5:30PM prior to the board meeting.
See the Nasha Shkola web page for the agenda and minutes of meetings.